Paluxy River Children'S Advocacy

“A draft of the organization's form 990 is first reviewed by the executive director and then is available for review by the members of the organization's governing body prior to filing.”

“Members of the governing board are asked to disclose annually any conflicts of interest and at each meeting if there is a conflict of interest that arises around a particular topic or voting issue. If a conflict of interest exists, that member will be asked to not participate in discussion or vote.”

“The executive committee of the board of directors annually reviews the salary of the executive director or key employees based upon revenues and comparable data.”

“All forms are available for public inspection at the organization's physical location upon request.”

“To reduce trauma to child abuse victims and non-offending family members and to work toward improving the justice system's response by uniting the efforts of public agencies and enlisting community support. To promote the healing of child abuse victims one child at a time.”

“The organization received volunteer services performing direct client services (intake, client surveys, interview, observe children and counseling clients) in the area of child advocacy program.”

“Provided services and referrals to help meet the emotional, physical, and financial needs of victims and their protective family members, in order to help stabilize the family's life after victimization. Performed monthly meetings for case review and discussion of new cases. The meeting provided an opportunity to coordinate agency investigations and share relevant case information. Conducted forensic interviews with children who were alleged to have been sexually and/or severely physically abused or witness to violent crimes. The forensic interview is conducted in a child friendly environment by professionals trained in a wide spectrum of areas related to childhood development, sexual abuse dynamics and other issues pertaining to questioning children about allegations of abuse. Provided free, on-site counseling services, including individual, family, and group therapy, specifically targeting issues related to child abuse. Provided outreach education to the community members as to how to recognize signs of child abuse and to report it. Provided education to children about personal safety in an effort to prevent abuse, as well as how to get help if abuse is already occurring or has occurred.”